On my wife's and my first date in 1971, we went to see Rahsaan at the Village Vanguard in NYC. He got onto the floor with a wood chair and wrestled it apart. Then he tried to light it on fire with a lighter, saying, "If it gives you bad vibes, burn it!" But it was just metaphorical. He was a beautiful cat and tremendous musician whom I miss to this day.
@robertojimenez20415 жыл бұрын
Man....is this guy an original or what?? Bless you Rahsaan!!
@billcurry88885 жыл бұрын
My life was made even more unique and full by what this incredible artist has given me.
@trajhver310 жыл бұрын
i have seen many musicians and i can honestly say that this man is literally one of the most talented people i have ever seen. there is nothing else to say.
@guidobondioli14 жыл бұрын
THe most unkown genius ever to play a KIng SIlversonic.
@debash123411 жыл бұрын
I never overlooked this genius....saw him live several times...still trying to pick up my jaw....
@eatennaway7 жыл бұрын
One of our great artists and an utter original. Often dismissed as a novelty act for his multi-instrumentalism, Rahsaan's death will mark its 40th anniversary this year. And he's still largely unknown. Having had the privilege of hanging with the man a few times in the early 70s, he remains a powerful presence in my life.
@gwenlorenz467 жыл бұрын
A talent deserving MUCH wider recognition!
@poppacapps55732 жыл бұрын
No shenanigans here,just kirk and a bad ass tenor.
@dcfire2222 Жыл бұрын
@@poppacapps5573 Just bought a T- shirt with him on it , great!
@bernardomedina5943 Жыл бұрын
I Love Roland Kirks' Music & Artistry! Auto-tune Not Needed!
@fineyoungspecimen15 жыл бұрын
That's true passion! Louis armstrong after many warnings from his doctor because of his bad heart continued to play, the duke played pretty much till his death. When music is your life your body becomes sacrificial.
@klaus84562 жыл бұрын
To me this man is the most human sax player ever, and to me thats a feat.
@soulgriot13 жыл бұрын
Rahsaan is still an inspiration to me! He is one of God's gifts to music.
@OG-196 жыл бұрын
Nobody can do what Roland Kirk did. Unbelievable!
@mochiam15 жыл бұрын
forever Kirk
@ralphphillips28035 жыл бұрын
Saw the man once at the Colonian Tavern in Toronto. He was a BEAST!!!
@guidobondioli12 жыл бұрын
I've heard it 100 times. Seems more brilliant each time. I play those tunes too. I like to have this model in my mind.
@williamcharles99510 жыл бұрын
Just beautiful. Sublime. The genius himself.
@mythicmesa12 жыл бұрын
Looking back, so blessed to have met and listened to his music, very trippy dude but very approachable and real, brilliant and he swung too, not many original cats like this around anymore.
@cccustard15 жыл бұрын
Just when you think it it the greatest thing you have ever seen/heard, he does that. Quite quite sensational. A tragic early loss. RRK rock on.
@fuckcensorshipforeal7 жыл бұрын
Phenomenal! Lost for words. I come back to the alter of his genius time & time again & hope to forever
@bjburb83342 жыл бұрын
He could just breathe music.
@EduardoMunguia8 жыл бұрын
That ending is just hilariously good.
@Tubulous1233 жыл бұрын
Yes!!!! Thank you!!! 1Nation4Life
@mistylavender71413 жыл бұрын
Beautiful!! I saw him at Tipitinas in Ne Orleans about 1976,,, Love Him!
@SuperXavier3014 жыл бұрын
Robert Shy played with one of our most undervalued greats!
@513coltrane15 жыл бұрын
this guy was beyond genius-he was a force of nature-one of the greatest intuitive musicians in the history of the world-a demon, shaman, witch doctor and sadhu all in one-I can't believe I never caught him in the early seventies-damn!!!!
@claudiamag0078 жыл бұрын
Breathtaking...!!!!!
@MrMinowahiro2 жыл бұрын
Greatest video of Roland Kirk I have ever seen !
@larryknight4914 жыл бұрын
Saw Rahsaan Roland Kirk live at Paul's Mall In Boston. Was astounded.
@paddylandreville85013 жыл бұрын
I swear to God none are better.
@DavidMGarens11 жыл бұрын
he is from Cleveland, Ohio. a true genius, often overlooked in the lists of great jazz performers.
@valvetrom14 жыл бұрын
aprt from all the acrobatic trix he is an outstanding sensitive musician with this great ear for melody,powerful melody.
@robertwbecker11 жыл бұрын
i remember the first time i saw him at the "jazz temple" back in the 60's in cleveland. needless to say it was a life changing experience as i was about 18 at the time,,, and he was very, very funny in his talk between songs.Thanks for this wonderful post of this Great Genius!
@sec0f11115 жыл бұрын
this is spectacular!
@UltraMN14 жыл бұрын
Lots of musicians just play the head, and solo eighth notes up and down the scale. Kirk always found some way to make it more interesting.
@Jazzman55516 жыл бұрын
WOW LOOK AT HOW FAST HIS HANDS MOVE. what a unique amazing player
@disamr15 жыл бұрын
...i used to see all his shows at the esquire showbar in Mtl. Que(1970). He was unbelievable live!!! I just discovered this site and am i stoked!! Couple albums....the inflated tear and Volenteered slavery are so good!!
@Kinshasa920016 жыл бұрын
i played the alto in middle school band @ the time acdc was the most sophisticated music i listened to. i picked up the guitar in 7th grade and dropped the sax in high school. eventually my musical tastes brought me all the way to rashaan. i know im better than any guitarist you would see on television which doesnt say much. still the respect i have for sax players. . . today was the first day i listened to roland kirk im speechless. he shreds the sax wtf! any good albums by him?
@user-kr1sy6nj1l3 жыл бұрын
Больше всего жалко,что я не смогу ,,пропитаться " этой атмосферой монтре, хотя на Западе просто попасть на этот фестиваль джаза и насладиться слушая и созерцая волшебный мир музыки.
@Redd_50411 жыл бұрын
No Lie. I do my math home work to jazz music. I stumbled on this song in a youtube mix. @ 2:25 I had to lift my head up. I thought my computer was messing up... This dude the truth
@fatherjohndamico12 жыл бұрын
Just want to add that your comment is very insightful and is a telling commentary on the current state of jazz.
@heartyblack6 жыл бұрын
The best of all time.
@AmeenRaa14 жыл бұрын
better to be blind than have eyes and think you know what it is to be blind
@MrKizbok8 жыл бұрын
fucking amazing
@jazzyla911 жыл бұрын
Circular breathing at it's best!
@michael4dennis13 жыл бұрын
@Killeranime000 that must be so cool for you. props to your Grandfather. He played with one of the best. Robert Shy, remembered by me.
@mattaijauri15 жыл бұрын
Man, that is one cool hat! Fantastic musician! Extremely underrated...
@djandersonny9 жыл бұрын
Rahsaan Roland Kirk, tenor; Ron Burton, piano; Henry "Pete" Pearson, bass; Robert Shy, drums. [thanks to Lester Perkins at Jazz on the Tube]
@fineyoungspecimen14 жыл бұрын
Amazing how he can play so many notes so fast while still being within the rhythm section.
@daviddubery174110 жыл бұрын
The most underrated saxophonist of all time...
@shirleythomas868 жыл бұрын
He's down in history as one of the greatest sax players of all time. pioneer.
@daviddubery17418 жыл бұрын
I agree entirely, Shirley... But he's never had the worldwide acclaim afforded to others...
@shirleythomas868 жыл бұрын
David Dubery and I so wish he had. When one of his albums hit my dad's great jazz collection, I figured he was good and then when he put it on the stereo, we loved it. Oooh the way he plays that sax...
@jazz1bro12 жыл бұрын
I was there!
@SlikkTim15 жыл бұрын
This is among the most expressive music ever... incredible performance !!
@terrryc16 жыл бұрын
TRIPSVILLE, DADDY-OH! Kirk's entire persona was an endless improvisation. Nowadays, they'd have him on meds and playing in a community band....
@papajohnportwood13 жыл бұрын
@gwdidg I agree, I`ve been playing sax now for 42 yrs. And experienced the same. Once in awhile , sure but Kirk was at it constantly.
@andthickett14 жыл бұрын
This guy is hyperactive. I love how he has still got his bag (satchel) on his back. My dog loves those overtones.
@antofa12312 жыл бұрын
Astounding stuff....
@emory010 жыл бұрын
Anyone noticing Rahsaan quoting A Love Supreme there for a minute?
@diofantaodemwingie1773 жыл бұрын
He does the same thing in a version live of "say alittle prayer". There he also quote Resolution and Out of this world
@mikestone73533 жыл бұрын
Yep and I’m stealing that quote too.
@Garajer14 жыл бұрын
Killeranime000 that is so cool! I was at this show and I can say that at first I was frightened (I was only 16 yrs old lol!), then I was absolutely blown away. The way your grandpa propelled the band and kept it all groovin' was unforgettable. Peace.
@maykcobb113 жыл бұрын
Happy birthday, Rahsaan.
@MickGough195714 жыл бұрын
brilliant thanks
@vincenzogaribbo14 жыл бұрын
bellissimo.........
@nobodady114 жыл бұрын
He quoted Love Supreme, didn't he? What an incredible performance.
@guidobondioli14 жыл бұрын
He truly could play. Everything works better if it is done playfully.
@ashrafilm13 жыл бұрын
@gwdidg sonny rollins and courtney pine use the technique. these chaps dont mess with music, they are music, the world is beginning to sit up and notice, this music is no joke. very serious and special and an artistic expression.
@missymumbo13 жыл бұрын
this is the funniest thing, "amaziest" thing, long may you live,,,,,,
@dreschmihaly69872 жыл бұрын
Magic
@cfvasconcellos7 жыл бұрын
beautiful, thank you for posting this legend
@OG-199 жыл бұрын
Beautiful!
@cozemkfym14 жыл бұрын
thanks yoouuu for thissssss
@stevenh76613 жыл бұрын
@Garajer It too me FOREVER to find the video, but go to google video and search for "Rahsaan Roland Kirk - I Eye Aye".... it starts at the 29:30 mark :D
@ZadSwag13 жыл бұрын
magic.,... magic.,...
@electrojazz149 жыл бұрын
beyond...
@1967ax13 жыл бұрын
Hey man, your grandpa is fabulous. You must be very proud. He played with The Rahsaan...wow. As Elvin Jones said: " Coltrane was a saint. I was just lucky to play with someone that good." Ask Ben Riley about Monk.....It was a fluke that they met, but Ben was up to the task as was your Grandpa.
@bladome7 жыл бұрын
you free kings!!
@Garajer15 жыл бұрын
Kirk had his sax rejigged so he could play the lower notes with one hand. It was rejigged some more when he had his stroke later in the '70's
@funderbone17 жыл бұрын
....wow....
@WWare1613 жыл бұрын
@Killeranime000 Saw him and this group in Boston often at the Workshop in Boston. That was some great Jazz.
@stevenh76615 жыл бұрын
Where the hell did his performance of Volunteered Slavery dissapear to? I can't find it anywhere on KZfaq and it is one of my all time favorite vids!
@andyokus57354 жыл бұрын
I hope he got some royalties from "Jethro Tull " recording his " Serenade to a Cuckoo " on their Stand Up album.
@cccustard15 жыл бұрын
Sensational as ever. Although drifting towards the avant garde on occasion, unlike folk like Coleman, there is always adherence to the theme. Magical and outrageous, and the sort of jazz you just don't get any more. At least not in the UK where jazz seeems now to be a synonym for South American or "Rhythm and Blues". Whatever that means.
@harryheath4279 Жыл бұрын
You see the way his hands were moving playing them notes thats incredible and seems impossible but he is an inspiration to me today for real to but that kind of musician but he was the best period
@DavidMGarens11 жыл бұрын
Yes, musicmanson is correct, born in Columbus. I was reading an article by his producer Joel Dorn about great performers he worked with, he must have mentioned his work playing in Cleveland. I should have checked before stating where he was from . . . Okay, he is an Ohioan of great talent. Thanks for the correction.
@robertojimenez20413 жыл бұрын
Bad ass!!!!
@thisisntpeter5 жыл бұрын
this is true
@stevenh76615 жыл бұрын
Oh well, thats too bad... Fortunately I copied it to Mp3 before they had a chance to get to it. Hopefully someone will put it back up one of these days.
@DawoudKringle13 жыл бұрын
@Killeranime000 Thank you for sharing this info. Your Grandfather is a magnificent drummer!!
@sclogse115 жыл бұрын
WHen you hear that last note...you start thinking about the stroke he had soon after this time...
@maamotteesoot11 жыл бұрын
All those guys were following the steps of Charlie Parker - The Bird was coming out with such amazing new styles and fast playing and was on dope, heroine, they all got to thinking they needed drugs to help their 'creativity'. Sad for Charlie Parker for his life to end so young - how often is that with creative talented people! and I think John Coltrane got throat cancer - they thought that may have been all the years of often 'singing' through the sax whilst he played...
@bluesoulady13 жыл бұрын
this guy, pure genius, is he still alive?
@grandchampignon14 жыл бұрын
@Aggeasy it's a mash-up of two well-known ballads.
@JonP196114 жыл бұрын
@TheHellophones Thank you!
@amanomnipotentsea12 жыл бұрын
@Killeranime000 To have a grandfather who played with these guys, Christ!
@MADFACTdub12 жыл бұрын
音のリョウエキ素晴らしさ Roland wide saund godsax
@decus6914 жыл бұрын
looks Like Roland Kirk came prepared.
@dcfire2222 Жыл бұрын
If you like this! Tell me!
@dcfire2222 Жыл бұрын
He was great! Tell me!
@Anischevici_Roman15 жыл бұрын
5:14 good song)
@nishiharatetsuya21958 жыл бұрын
Fun!!
@jimcrich7 жыл бұрын
Amazing extra keys on his tenor! His timing is not all that good but he sure could do some astonishing things on all his horns. A very special and talented artist and show-man!
@jeremystein45347 жыл бұрын
Personally, I think he had the most amazing time. Rubato.
@marvfriedenn80526 жыл бұрын
Rahsaan swallows time and farts it out his ass.
@Jazzman55516 жыл бұрын
yeh man you should deffinatly check out The Man Who Cried Fire thats an amazing album.
@EddieHaskelll13 жыл бұрын
woof!
@doko7311 жыл бұрын
I have been bitten by the sax bug, almost three years now. Should i monitor certain techniques to avoid endangering myself? The great horn players died young, but i think drugs were a large part. Roland had a stroke, i wonder if the high notes played part?
@markbra9 жыл бұрын
by the way, did you notice he did not take his mouth off the sax one time !
@claudiamag0078 жыл бұрын
"Circular Breathing", that's the name of that technique (which Rahsaan Roland was one of the greatest performers)